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ERIC Number: EJ801805
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jul
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0007-1013
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Examining Barriers in Technology-Enhanced Problem-Based Learning: Using a Performance Support Systems Approach
Park, Sung Hee; Ertmer, Peggy A.
British Journal of Educational Technology, v39 n4 p631-643 Jul 2008
This study focused on the barriers that middle school teachers faced when implementing technology-enhanced problem-based learning (PBL) in their classrooms. Using a human performance-based model, we interviewed teachers, administrators, university faculty and technical support staff to determine the perceived importance of multiple barriers to the implementation of technology-enhanced PBL. Twenty-one teachers, two school administrators and a project manager, two faculty members, and two technical support staff participated in the study. Interview data were supported by surveys, classroom observations and researchers' reflective journals. Results suggested that lack of a clear, shared vision was the primary barrier. Additional barriers included lack of knowledge and skills, unclear expectations and insufficient feedback. Recommendations to support teachers' efforts to integrate technology-enhanced problem-based learning are presented.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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